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We are pleased to announce that the 2nd General Meeting will be held as detailed below.
In addition, as part of a related event, alumni Mr. Kohei Muto (CEO, Double Feather Partners) and Mr. Neven Stubic (Founder, KADRO) will give lectures.
You may participate either online or on-site.

◆ Date & Venue
Date & Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 13:30–16:45 (JST)
Venue: 1A203, Student Commons, University of Tsukuba (Online participation is also available)
Language: English

◆Program

Part 1 13:30–14:10　TUAN 2^nd General Meeting

13:30-13:35 Opening Remarks

13:35-13:50 TUAN Executive Appointment

13:50-14:00 Welcome Speech by TUAN Executives to the Freshers

　　   14:00–14:10 Remarks by the President

Part 2 14:10–16:00 Alumni Talk 

14:10-15:00 Mr. Kohei Muto (CEO, Double Feather Partners)

15:10-16:00 Mr. Neven Stubic

Part 3 16:00–16:45 Fresher’s Meet & Greet 

16:00-16:20 Welcome Speech and Activity Report by the UTIA Representative and the Chairman of ZENDAIKA

16:20-16:40 TUAN Current Students and New Students Exchange Event

16:40-16:45 Closing Remarks

Those wishing to participate are requested to register via the following Form.
Application deadline: Friday, September 26.

https://forms.office.com/r/ecUceB1bwb

We sincerely look forward to your participation.

On Monday, September 1, TUAN in Malaysia was held at Amari Kuala Lumpur, with the attendance of President NAGATA Kyosuke, Vice President and Executive Director for Education KATO Mitsuyasu, Vice President for Student Affairs CHIBA Chikafumi, and Executive Officer for Business and Stakeholder Relations KANAHO Yasunori, among others.

TUAN (Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network) is an alumni association network established in October 2023 that connects the university with overseas alumni organizations and alumni (including Japanese).

The event began with opening remarks by Executive Officer KANAHO, marking the first-ever TUAN alumni gathering in Malaysia.

Following this, President NAGATA addressed the attendees, emphasizing that TUAN is not only an organization for alumni but also includes current students, faculty members, and employees. He encouraged everyone to enjoy open conversations and deepen their connections, as the gathering serves as a platform to broaden individual expertise and global perspectives.

The social gathering that followed unfolded in a warm and friendly atmosphere, fostering cross-generational and interdisciplinary exchanges.

Notably, students who enrolled at University of Tsukuba, Malaysia in the AY 2024 also participated and were introduced, enabling interaction not only among alumni but also with current students. The event was a meaningful occasion that truly embodied the spirit of TUAN.

TUAN alumni gatherings are planned to be held in various countries around the world in the future.

On August 22, 2025, the 2nd TUAN Alumni Gathering of the year was held in India.

5 alumni gathered for the occasion, enjoying a warm and intimate atmosphere that fostered meaningful connections.

The event further strengthened the bonds among alumni and served as a testament to the steady growth of the alumni community.

Its continued growth and development are highly anticipated.

Dear Alumni in Malaysia,

University of Tsukuba has established the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN) with the goal of strengthening connections with our overseas alumni and alumni associations and building new global networks.

We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued dedication to fostering the alumni community in Malaysia.

In this spirit, it is our great pleasure to host the TUAN Alumni Reunion in Malaysia, with the aim of introducing the TUAN initiative, and of deepening and expanding the bonds between the University and its esteemed alumni.

We would be most honored by your gracious presence at this special occasion, and sincerely hope you will be able to join us.

Sincerely yours,

Details

Date & Time: Monday, September 1, 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Reception opens at 2:30 pm)

Venue: Amari Kuala Lumpur, Level2 Agave and Yucca Meeting Room
(Address) No. 3, Jalan Bangsar, KL Eco City 59200 Malaysia
(TEL) +603 2330 5800
(Map) https://maps.app.goo.gl/EfpnfnCEdpJKFfwm9

Participation Fee: MYR 100 per person

*For the convenience of preparation, register your attendance by July 31, 2025 using the form below.

https://forms.office.com/r/AKTDfzNmez

The First University of Tsukuba India Alumni Meeting was held in India on May 15, 2025.

Of the twelve alumni members currently residing in India, an impressive eleven were in attendance.

The event fostered a warm and collegial atmosphere, allowing participants to strengthen their connections.

During the gathering, a president for the India Alumni Association was also appointed, laying a solid foundation for the association’s future activities.

The continued growth and success of the University of Tsukuba India Alumni Association are eagerly anticipated.

Our alumni Zulkifli Harza Lecturer and a delegation of students from Andalas University, Republic of Indonesia, visited our university Division of Admission Admission Center .

The group first received an introduction to TUAN, the overseas alumni organization, followed by an overview of the University and an explanation of the admissions system.

In addition, Director Nakao Nomura of the Student Support Center Office/Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences / Bureau of Global Initiatives Global Commons / Admission Center International Admissions Department gave a presentation on the University’s educational programs and international student life.

TUAN aims to continue to grow together with alumni around the world as we deepen our connections.

We will continue to value collaboration with alumni and expand our circle of international learning and exchange.

On March 1, Dr. Ngo Thi Lan Phuong, representative of the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN), held an alumni association meeting in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in collaboration with graduates from the area. TUAN was established as part of a commemorative project on October 1, 2023, marking the 151st anniversary of its founding and the 50th anniversary of its opening, and includes not only former international students who obtained degrees at this university, but also Japanese graduates and alumni living abroad, current international students, and current Japanese students.

The Ho Chi Minh alumni association meeting was attended by 21 alumni and current students, as well as key figures such as Director Nakao Nomura of the Student Support Center Office for International Exchange Support, Associate Professor Ho Kiong, and Assistant Professors Mayers Thomas David and Vuong Cat Khanh of the Institute of Medicine. Participants shared updates on their recent activities and reminisced about their memories at the university. There was also a lively discussion about the future development of TUAN.

Moving forward, we aim to create opportunities for alumni to connect across nationalities and generations, fostering the growth of an international network centered around the University of Tsukuba.

On February 28, 2025, the first University of Tsukuba TUAN Ghana Alumni Reunion was held at the African Regent Hotel.

On February 17, 2025 employees from our Tsukuba campus visited the University of Tsukuba, Malaysia (UTMy) and provided an explanation about the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN) to the students at the Malaysia campus.

TUAN is an alumni network established in October last year that connects overseas alumni organizations and alumni, including Japanese alumni, with our university.

An employee, who is also a graduate of our university, delivered a message to UTMy students about making the most of their university life as a preparation period for entering society and excelling after graduation. They enjoyed a friendly conversation while savoring sweets brought from Japan.
It is expected that the networking among current students and alumni of our university, including those from UTMy, will continue to be strengthened in the future.

On January 24, 2025, a Tsukuba Exchange Meeting was held at a restaurant Q-West in the Ruhr University Bochum, following the presentation event of RUB-UT Metropolitan Research Summer School 2024.

In total, about 30 people participated, including participants of the Summer School, as well as students from our university studying abroad at partner universities in Germany, and students from the Ruhr University Bochum who have studied at the University of Tsukuba or are planning to study there in the future, and deepened friendships.

University of Tsukuba is committed to building an overseas alumni network, including the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN), which was launched in 2023. The Bochum Office will also be actively involved in further promoting exchanges between alumni in Germany.